When you want to open some kind of business but aren’t sure exactly what.

When you have a few ideas for a business and can’t decide which of them to pursue.

When you have an idea for a business and don’t know how to get started.

When you wonder if your idea could be successful.

Before you register your business name.

When you need to know if there are special permits or licenses requirements.

When you need to learn how to research the competition.

When you need to learn how to research the industry for trends.

When you wonder if you need to write a business plan (the answer is “Yes”!)

When you need to learn how to write a business plan.

When you need to learn about marketing, market research, preparing a financial plan and other start-up topics.

When you need someone to review your business plan for completeness and accuracy.

Before you launch your business.

When you are trying to decide if it’s time to take your business from part-time hobby to full-time income.

When you are trying to expand markets, develop new product/service lines or are considering exporting.

When your business is growing faster than you can manage it.

When your business is growing more slowly than you anticipated.

When you want professional development opportunities in networking, selling, managing staff and other early-growth topics.

Before you take on a new direction.

When you just need to sit down and talk to a real person about your plans